Yala, Nigeria: History
The Yala people are closely related to the Idoma people of Benue state, Nigeria and can understand their language. It is said that the Yala people left Benue state in search of salt, having found it in abundance in present day Yala, decided to stay. The Ukelle people on the other hand are kins to the Orring people found in both Benue and Ebonyi state. These people are the Ufia (Utonkon people); Ntezi, Effium, Okpoto, Amuda and Okpolo people respectively.